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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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